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Timer Recording Timer Recording Before Recording Before you start recording... • This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 10). • Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 31). For HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 76). • Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 53). z Hint Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder without affecting the recording even after recording starts. b Note To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 40). Recording mode Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For example, if picture quality is your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority, Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a possible choice. Note that recording times in the following table are approximate and the actual times may differ. Note also that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is eight hours. Contents beyond this time will not be recorded. Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes. Recording mode Recording time (hours) HDD DVD* HQ (High quality) 33 1 HSP R 51 1 hr. 30 min. SP (Standard mode) 67 LSP r 85 LP r 103 2 2 hr. 30 min. 3 EP r 137 4 SLP r 204 6 SEP (Long duration) 269 8 * The recording time for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is as follows: HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes SP: 3 hours 37 minutes LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes LP: 5 hours 25 minutes EP: 7 hours 14 minutes SLP: 10 hours 51 minutes SEP: 14 hours 28 minutes "HQ+" recording mode "HQ+" records pictures in higher quality than HQ on the HDD. Set "HQ Setting" in "Features" setup to "HQ+" (page 97). Maximum recording time is 21 hours. "HQ" appears in the display. b Note Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. - Recording a program with poor reception, or a program or video source of low picture quality - Recording on a disc that has already been edited - Recording only a still picture or just sound ,continued 49

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Precautions	3
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder	9
Quick Guide to Disc Types	10
Recordable and playable discs	10
Playable discs	12
Hookups and Settings	14
Hooking Up the Recorder	14
Step 1: Unpacking	14
Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable and Set Top Box Controller	14
Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function	14
A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output	15
B: Cable box with an antenna output only	16
C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)	17
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cords	18
Using the PROGRESSIVE button	19
Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords	20
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord	21
Step 6: Preparing the Remote	22
Controlling TVs with the remote	22
Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote	24
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder	24
Step 7: Easy Setup	25
Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting	26
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device	28
Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks	28
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel	29
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner	30
Seven Basic Operations - Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder	31
1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info)	31
Inserting a Disc	31
Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info)	31
2. Recording a Program	33
Checking the disc status while recording	34
3. Playing the Recorded Program (Title List)	34
4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information	36
Checking the playing/remaining time	37
5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Program	38
6. Labeling and Protecting a Disc	39
Labeling a disc	39
Protecting a disc	40
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize)	40
Unfinalizing a disc	41
TV GUIDE	42
Introduction to the TV Guide On Screen System	42
Troubleshooting guide	42
Watching TV with the TV Guide On Screen System	43
Setting the “Remind” Timer	45
Searching for a Program with the TV Guide On Screen System	46
Customizing the TV Guide On Screen System	47
Timer Recording	49
Before Recording	49
Recording mode	49
Recording a stereo/SAP program	50
Unrecordable pictures	50
Timer Recording (TV GUIDE/ Manual)	50
Recording with the TV Guide On Screen system (TV GUIDE)	50
Setting the timer manually	52
Using the Quick Timer function	53
Adjusting the recording picture quality and size	53
Creating chapters in a title	54
Changing/Canceling Timer Recording or Reminder Settings	55
Recording From Connected Equipment	56
Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)	56
Recording from connected equipment without a timer	57
Playback	59
Playing	59
Playing titles with the TV Guide On Screen system	59
Playback options	61
Adjusting the picture quality	63
Adjusting the sound quality	64
Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause)	65
Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording (Chasing Playback)	65
Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)	66
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.	67
Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search)	67
Searching by title number or time code	67
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files	68
Selecting an MP3 album or track	68
Selecting a JPEG album or image	69
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files	70
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play	70
About playback order of albums, tracks, and files	71
Erasing and Editing	72
Before Editing	72
Edit options for the HDD and DVD- RWs (VR mode)	72
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD- RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs	73
Erasing and Editing a Title	73
Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter)	74
Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)	74
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)	75
Dividing a title (Divide Title)	75
Erasing all titles on the disc	76
Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)	76
Creating chapters manually	76
Creating and Editing a Playlist	77
Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)	78
Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine Titles)	78
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)	78
Dubbing (HDD y DVD)	79
Before Dubbing	79
About “Dub Mode”	79
Dubbing	81
Dubbing a single title (Title Dub)	81
Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)	82
DV/Digital8 Dubbing	84
Before DV/Digital8 Dubbing	84
Preparing for DV/Digital8 dubbing	84
Recording an Entire DV/ Digital8 Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)	85
Program Edit	86
Settings and Adjustments	88
Antenna Reception and Language Settings (Settings)	88
Tuner Preset	88
Area Setup	89
Clock	89
Set Top Box Control	90
Language	90
Video Settings (Video)	91
Audio Settings (Audio)	93
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)	96
Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)	98
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)	99
Additional Information	100
Troubleshooting	100
Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)	106
Notes About This Recorder	106
Specifications	107
About i.LINK	108
Guide to Parts and Controls	110
Glossary	114
Language Code List	116
Area Code	116
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code	117

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Timer Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•

This recorder can record on various discs. Select

the disc type according to your needs (page 10).

• Check that the disc has enough available space

for the recording (page 31). For HDD,

DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up

disc space by erasing titles (page 76).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture

size if necessary (page 53).

Hint

Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not

the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder

without affecting the recording even after recording

starts.

Note

To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment,

finalize the disc (page 40).

Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this

recorder has eight different recording modes.

Select a recording mode according to the time and

picture quality you need. For example, if picture

quality is your top priority, select the High Quality

mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,

Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a

possible choice. Note that recording times in the

following table are approximate and the actual

times may differ. Note also that the maximum

continuous recording time for a single title is eight

hours. Contents beyond this time will not be

recorded.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the

recording modes.

* The recording time for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)

discs is as follows:

HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes

HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes

SP: 3 hours 37 minutes

LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes

LP: 5 hours 25 minutes

EP: 7 hours 14 minutes

SLP: 10 hours 51 minutes

SEP

14 hours 28 minutes

“HQ+” recording mode

“HQ+” records pictures in higher quality than HQ

on the HDD. Set “HQ Setting” in “Features” setup

to “HQ+” (page 97). Maximum recording time is

21 hours. “HQ” appears in the display.

Note

Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the

recording time.

–

Recording a program with poor reception, or a program

or video source of low picture quality

– Recording on a disc that has already been edited

– Recording only a still picture or just sound

Recording mode

Recording

mode

Recording time

(hours)

HDD

DVD

HQ (High quality)

HSP

1 hr.

30 min.

SP (Standard mode)

LSP

2 hr.

30 min.

103

137

SLP

204

SEP (Long duration)

269

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